The Adventures of the Darrington Brigade

Art By: @AvivOr

The story takes place in 826 P.D., Post Divergence, a decade after Vox Machina defeated Vecna. Taryon Darrington, a member of Vox Machina, has returned to Wildemount to transform his family’s estate into a shelter for the poor and establish the Darrington Brigade, a non-profit adventuring group. Despite facing ridicule from the affluent and challenges in recruiting adventurers, Taryon remains committed to helping those in need. Flyers are posted to attract new members, promising adventure and glory.

The new recruits arrive in Deastok and gather at the Darrington estate, where they meet Taryon, his husband Lawrence, and their three rescue dogs. The recruits include The Owlbear, Farriwen Breeze, Hazel Copperpot, Damian Vadoma, Buddy, and Macaroni Samsonite. Taryon welcomes them and announces their initiation, which involves one-on-one combat. After the initiation, Taryon admits the difficulties in attracting members and welcomes the new recruits as long as they perform well on their first adventure.

The next morning, the group is hired by an old gnome named Master Doolan Tversky to retrieve an object that fell from the sky in the Cyrengreen Forest. The group encounters mutated dire wolves with glowing rock shards in their heads, which they manage to defeat. They follow tracks to a cavern where they face Quackthulhu, a mutated duck-like creature. After a fierce battle, Taryon delivers the final blow, defeating Quackthulhu and freeing their companion Lionel from its control.

The group retrieves the glowing stone from Quackthulhu and returns it to Master Tversky, who pays them the agreed amount. Taryon then makes them full members of the Darrington Brigade and honorary members of Vox Machina. Despite the challenges faced, the group successfully completes their mission and Taryon records the adventure for his first audiobook, marking the end of one adventure and the promise of more to come.

The characters are:

Buddy

Buddy, an ogre fighter, looms large at 9 feet tall, though he usually stoops and moves with deliberate slowness. Before officially joining the Brigade, Buddy struggled with poor eyesight, often squinting to see. Thanks to special goggles, his eyes now appear comically oversized. He wears a massive metal breastplate and carries on his back Taryon’s prototype electrically-charged chariot, repurposed into a cozy perch for Macaroni. Previously, Macaroni perched on a wooden plank fastened to Buddy’s back and shoulders. The specifics of their meeting are fuzzy, but Buddy and Macaroni Samsonite forged a friendship before joining the Darrington Brigade.

Damian Vadoma

Damian Vadoma, a half-elven fighter, stands tall with fiery orange hair that catches the eye. She dresses in a fashionable maroon suit, sporting a discreet harness under her arms carrying two knuckle-dusters/stilettos. Instead of a conventional watch, she wears a golden compass on a chain. On her hands, Latin words for Life (Vita) and Death (Mors) are tattooed just above her knuckles, while “Never Forget” is inked on her neck. Damian comes from the Vadoma family, known for their ties to underground crime or shady dealings. Eager to transition to more honorable pursuits, Damian sought entry into the Darrington Brigade through an audition.

Farriwen Breeze

Farriwen Breeze, an air genasi monk, captivates with her distinctive appearance. Her skin, resembling alabaster, emits a gentle luminescence, complementing her pale pink hair which flows loosely in a perpetual dance. She wears a sleeveless grey robe that gradually transitions into fiery motifs at the hem. Notably, her arms are adorned with glowing glyphs: clouds on her left arm and flames swirling up her right. Farriwen explained to Taryon Darrington that these intricate markings are engravings rather than tattoos. She shared her origin tale, hailing from the Monastery of the Eternal Balance, nestled on an island in the Lucidian Ocean, from where she embarked on her journey to train alongside the famed adventurer.

Hazel Copperpot

Hazel Copperpot is a dwarven bard hailing from the bustling city of Hupperdook. She is a stout woman with vibrant red hair, and she carries an array of instruments strapped around her, making her a lively one-woman band. Hazel shared that she used to escape the monotony of factory work in Hupperdook by immersing herself in Taryon Darrington’s books. Inspired by her love for his stories, she joined the Darrington Brigade with the goal of recording a live audiobook for Taryon.

Macaroni Samsonite

Macaroni Samsonite, a halfling cleric, is a diminutive figure clad in armor crafted from bone-like materials, hides, and furs. His distinctive helmet is fashioned from a skull, adding to his unique appearance. Macaroni’s demeanor is characterized by chaos, eccentricity, and occasional bouts of aggression. The details of his initial encounter with Buddy remain shrouded, but they formed a strong bond before both joined the ranks of the Darrington Brigade.

Taryon Darrignton

Taryon Gary Darrington, a human artificer and scion of the wealthy Darrington family from Deastok in the Dwendalian Empire, inherited considerable wealth from his father, Howaardt Darrington. His youth was marked by encounters with Dr. Dranzel’s Spectacular Traveling Troupe, whose hasty departure from the Darrington estate stirred scandal due to Scanlan Shorthalt’s involvement.

Facing familial pressure, particularly with his younger sister Maryanne poised to inherit the family fortune, Taryon sought validation from his father. Despite disapproval over a romantic affair with his tutor Lawrence, Taryon embarked on a quest for heroism. Styling himself as “Sir” Taryon Darrington without formal knighthood, he journeyed with various groups before founding the Darrington Brigade in 826 P.D.

The Owlbear

The Owlbear, a human man in his late 30s, arrived at the Darrington Estate with several days’ worth of stubble on his face. He dons an Owlbear cowl over a brown tunic and matching boots. His belt is adorned with multiple daggers, and he wields claw-like weapons in each hand. Known for his serious and brooding demeanor, the Owlbear embodies a formidable presence in both barbarian and rogue capacities.

Farriwen v The Owlbear
add_damage('Farriwen', 'Bludgeoning', 75)
update_damage_taken('Owlbear', 75)
add_damage('Owlbear', 'Piercing', 24)
update_damage_taken('Farriwen', 24)
add_damage('Farriwen', 'Bludgeoning', 8)
add_damage('Farriwen', 'Fire', 4)
  # Fangs of the Fire Snake
update_damage_taken('Owlbear', 12)
update_times_knocked_unconscious('Owlbear')
  # Knocked unocnscious by Farriwen's strike


Buddy v Hazel
add_damage('Hazel', 'Thunder', 20)
  # Shatter
update_damage_taken('Buddy', 20)
add_damage('Buddy', 'Bludgeoning', 75)
update_damage_taken('Hazel', 75)
update_healing('Hazel', 16)
  # Healing Word on Buddy and Owlbear, bringing Owlbear back to consciousness


Macaroni v Damian
add_damage('Damian', 'Slashing', 17)
update_damage_taken('Macaroni', 17)
add_damage('Macaroni', 'Fire', 12)
  # Flame Strike
add_damage('Macaroni', 'Radiant', 11)
  # Flame Strike
update_damage_taken('Damian', 23)
add_damage('Macaroni', 'Necrotic', 22)
  # Spirit Guardians ~ Porcupines
update_damage_taken('Damian', 22)


Twilight of the Mutated Pack
Encounter:
# Round 1
add_enemy_damage('Direwolves', 'Piercing', 22)
update_damage_taken('Owlbear', 14)
update_damage_taken('Farriwen', 19)
add_damage('Owlbear', 'Piercing', 17)
add_damage('Damian', 'Piercing', 20)
add_enemy_damage('Direwolves', 'Piercing', 14)
update_damage_taken('Farriwen', 14)
add_damage('Farriwen', 'Slashing', 24)
add_damage('Farriwen', 'Bludgeoning', 10)
add_damage('Taryon', 'Bludgeoning', 4)
  # Doty
add_damage('Taryon', 'Force', 15)
  # Arcane Jolt
# Round 2
add_enemy_damage('Direwolves', 'Piercing', 15)
update_damage_taken('Buddy', 15)
update_healing('Taryon', 4)
  # Heroism on Owlbear
add_damage('Owlbear', 'Piercing', 60)
increment_kills('Owlbear')
  # Mutated Direwolf
add_damage('Damian', 'Piercing', 21)
add_damage('Farriwen', 'Bludgeoning', 16)
  # Fist of Unbroken Air
increment_kills('Farriwen')
  # Mutated Direwolf
add_damage('Farriwen', 'Bludgeoning', 6)
add_damage('Buddy', 'Bludgeoning', 24)
add_damage('Taryon', 'Bludgeoning', 7)
increment_kills('Taryon')
  # Mutated Direwolf
update_healing('Taryon', 10)
  # Arcane Jolt to Lionel
add_damage('Hazel', 'Thunder', 6)
  # Thunderclap
# Round 3
add_enemy_damage('Direwolves', 'Piercing', 11)
update_damage_taken('Hazel', 11)
update_healing('Taryon', 4)
  # Heroism on Owlbear
add_damage('Owlbear', 'Piercing', 29)
add_damage('Macaroni', 'Radiant', 13)
  # Sacred Flame
increment_kills('Macaroni')
  # Mutated Direwolf
update_healing('Taryon', 6)
  # Heroism on Owlbear
update_healing('Macaroni', 20)
  # Cure Wounds on Farriwen


Ripples of the Stone: Quackthulhu Awakens

Art By: @rltpress

Encounter:
# Round 1
add_enemy_damage('Lionel', 'Slashing', 17)
update_damage_taken('Buddy', 17)
add_damage('Damian', 'Piercing', 18)
add_damage('Owlbear', 'Piercing', 27)
add_damage('Buddy', 'Lightning', 19)
  # Lightning Bolt (chariot)
add_enemy_damage('Quackthulhu', 'Bludgeoning', 46)
update_damage_taken('Damian', 22)
update_damage_taken('Macaroni', 24)
add_damage('Farriwen', 'Slashing', 17)
add_enemy_damage('Quackthulhu', 'Bludgeoning', 14)
update_damage_taken('Macaroni', 14)
# Round 2
add_enemy_damage('Lionel', 'Slashing', 16)
update_damage_taken('Buddy', 16)
add_damage('Damian', 'Piercing', 53)
add_enemy_damage('Quackthulhu', 'Bludgeoning', 16)
update_damage_taken('Damian', 16)
add_damage('Owlbear', 'Piercing', 22)
add_enemy_damage('Quackthulhu', 'Bludgeoning', 6)
update_damage_taken('Owlbear', 6)
add_damage('Buddy', 'Bludgeoning', 36)
add_enemy_damage('Quackthulhu', 'Bludgeoning', 19)
update_damage_taken('Taryon', 19)
# Round 3
update_healing('Damian', 11)
  # Second Wind on herself
add_damage('Damian', 'Piercing', 38)
add_damage('Owlbear', 'Piercing', 41)
add_enemy_damage('Quackthulhu', 'Bludgeoning', 16)
update_damage_taken('Buddy', 16)
add_damage('Buddy', 'Bludgeoning', 22)
add_damage('Buddy', 'Fire', 9)
  # Potion of Fire Breathing
add_enemy_damage('Quackthulhu', 'Bludgeoning', 70)
update_damage_taken('Buddy', 40)
update_damage_taken('Taryon', 30)
add_damage('Hazel', 'Psychic', 6)
  # Dissonant Whispers
add_enemy_damage('Quackthulhu', 'Bludgeoning', 17)
update_damage_taken('Buddy', 17)
add_damage('Farriwen', 'Slashing', 10)
add_damage('Farriwen', 'Bludgeoning', 36)
add_damage('Farriwen', 'Fire', 8)
  # Fangs of the Fire Snake
update_healing('Macaroni', 27)
  # Cure Wounds on Buddy
add_enemy_damage('Quackthulhu', 'Bludgeoning', 20)
update_damage_taken('Macaroni', 20)
add_damage('Taryon', 'Slashing', 13)
add_damage('Taryon', 'Radiant', 22)
  # Branding Smite
add_damage('Taryon', 'Force', 36)
  # Arcane Jolt
increment_kills('Taryon')
  # Quackthulhu

Total Stats

Buddy

Damage:
Bludgeoning: 157
Lightning: 19
Fire: 9
Total Damage Done: 185
Healing: 0
Damage Taken: 141
Times Knocked Unconscious: 0
Times Killed: 0
Amount of kills: 0

Damian

Damage:
Slashing: 17
Piercing: 150
Total Damage Done: 167
Healing: 11
Damage Taken: 83
Times Knocked Unconscious: 0
Times Killed: 0
Amount of kills: 0

Farriwen

Damage:
Bludgeoning: 151
Fire: 12
Slashing: 51
Total Damage Done: 214
Healing: 0
Damage Taken: 57
Times Knocked Unconscious: 0
Times Killed: 0
Amount of kills: 1

Hazel

Damage:
Thunder: 26
Psychic: 6
Total Damage Done: 32
Healing: 16
Damage Taken: 86
Times Knocked Unconscious: 0
Times Killed: 0
Amount of kills: 0

Macaroni

Damage:
Fire: 12
Radiant: 24
Necrotic: 22
Total Damage Done: 58
Healing: 47
Damage Taken: 75
Times Knocked Unconscious: 0
Times Killed: 0
Amount of kills: 1

Taryon

Damage:
Bludgeoning: 11
Force: 51
Slashing: 13
Radiant: 22
Total Damage Done: 97
Healing: 24
Damage Taken: 49
Times Knocked Unconscious: 0
Times Killed: 0
Amount of kills: 2

The Owlbear

Damage:
Piercing: 220
Total Damage Done: 220
Healing: 0
Damage Taken: 107
Times Knocked Unconscious: 1
Times Killed: 0
Amount of kills: 1

* Note, the damage totals are not 100% accurate, this could be from players not saying what damage type the attack did or separating damage types (such as Hex damage)

* The character artwork was made by: @AvivOr